Dalvin
Every Dalvin since 1921 — 1,645 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dalvin
Dalvin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,537 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 1,645 American babies have been named Dalvin. Its peak came in 1993, when 179 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dalvin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dalvin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #6,537 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,468 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,617 |
| 2022 | 19 | #5,065 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,200 |
| 2020 | 19 | #4,892 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,514 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,256 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,628 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,503 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,320 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,531 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,641 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,897 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,728 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,799 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,614 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,296 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,043 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,387 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,341 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,636 |
| 2003 | 17 | #4,647 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,374 |
| 2001 | 37 | #2,576 |
| 2000 | 48 | #2,093 |
| 1995 | 99 | #1,151 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,217 |
| 1985 | 13 | #3,446 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,588 |
| 1975 | 6 | #4,924 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,302 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,405 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,337 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dalvin in 2025?
Dalvin ranked #6,537 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dalvin?
1,645 babies have been named Dalvin in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dalvin most popular?
Dalvin peaked in 1993, when 179 newborns received the name.
Is Dalvin a boy or girl name?
Dalvin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dalvin rising or falling?
Dalvin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.